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6.063%
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On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the average APR on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 1 basis point to 6.940%. The average APR on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 1 basis point to 6.063% and the average APR for a 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) rose 1 basis point to 7.586%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 13 basis points higher than one week ago and 67 basis points lower than one year ago.
A basis point is one one-hundredth of one percent. Rates are expressed as annual percentage rate, or APR.
Product | Interest Rate | APR |
---|---|---|
30-year fixed-rate | 6.863% | 6.940% |
20-year fixed-rate | 6.869% | 6.971% |
15-year fixed-rate | 5.939% | 6.063% |
10-year fixed-rate | 5.688% | 5.900% |
7-year ARM | 7.169% | 7.554% |
5-year ARM | 6.793% | 7.586% |
3-year ARM | 8.125% | 8.355% |
30-year fixed-rate FHA | 4.660% | 5.389% |
30-year fixed-rate VA | 5.911% | 6.293% |
Data source: ©Zillow, Inc. 2006 - 2021. Use is subject to the Terms of Use
A 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is a home loan that keeps the same interest rate and monthly principal-and-interest payment over the 15-year loan period. 15-year mortgages can be used to buy a home or to refinance an existing home loan.
15-year mortgages usually have lower interest rates than 30-year mortgages, but the monthly payments tend to be higher because borrowers repay the money in half the time. However, because borrowers pay off 15-year mortgages faster, they’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan.
The 15-year mortgage is a popular option among homeowners who refinance out of their 30-year purchase mortgages.
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Each lender offers its own combination of interest rate and fees, so you can save money by comparison shopping and applying with multiple lenders.
After you submit complete mortgage applications, each lender will provide you with a Loan Estimate form. This will let you compare interest rates, origination fees and closing costs and give you confidence that you’re getting the right loan for your situation.
You build home equity faster with a 15-year mortgage than with a 30-year mortgage, and you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan with a 15-year mortgage. But the monthly mortgage payment will be higher, potentially squeezing your household budget.
In short, a 15-year mortgage makes you pay more every month, but it can save you money in the long run. It's a trade-off that requires you to make a judgment call.
Average interest rates are lower for 15-year mortgages than for home loans with longer terms.
You save money with a 15-year mortgage because you pay interest for fewer years.
You build equity faster with a 15-year mortgage.
Monthly payments for a 15-year mortgage are higher than for a mortgage with a longer term.
The higher monthly payments on a 15-year mortgage will mean you’ll qualify for a less-expensive home than if you stretched out the loan to 20 or 30 years.
Because of the higher monthly payment, you’ll have less money available for other investments, such as retirement accounts.
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Freddie Mac. Refinance Trends in the First Half of 2021. Accessed Jul 2, 2024.